Celebrity moms open up about motherhood

Reese Witherspoon

“I know it’s corny, but being a parent to me is such a great privilege; that I get to chaperone these beautiful little souls through life. They astound me with their knowledge and their humour."

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The Queen

The monarch has more than six decades worth of accomplishments to be proud of, but the British royal calls motherhood her "best job" to date.

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Kelly Clarkson

The American Idol alum says having two children with husband Brandon Blackstock and becoming a step-mom to his two children from a previous relationship has "changed [her] world in the most awesome way."

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Jennifer Lopez

The doting mother of twins - Esme and Max - can't believe how much motherhood has taught her over the years.

"[Becoming a mother] I really felt the growth of myself as a human being, as a person."

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Beyonce

Queen Bey has found new meaning in her life since having Blue Ivy in 2012. "I feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt because I’ve given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth." And it looks like she'll feel even more beautiful any day now as she patiently awaits the arrival of her twins with husband Jay Z.

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Victoria Beckham

The former Spice Girl, who recently received an OBE from the Queen for her contributions to the fashion world, has called being a mom to her four children her "greatest achievement."

She added: "It has taken me on an unexpected journey that can constantly surprise, educate and confuse me!"

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Angelina Jolie

The 41-year-old actress, director and humanitarian is 100 percent devoted to her six children.

"I see myself as a mom first. I’m so lucky to have that role in life. I wake up with my kids and I am happy."

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Carrie Underwood

Being a mother to Isaiah, 2, means the world to the country singer.

“I'm so thankful for my sweet angel. He makes my life better in every way" she recently shared with her 5.8 million followers on Instagram.

Britney Spears

“Becoming a mother and being with my boys has made me so much more accepting of myself.”

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Jennifer Garner

The actress calls life with her three children - Violet, Seraphina and Samuel - an adventure!

"The absolute [greatest] thing about being a parent is that every day is a fresh start. You always can say, 'Today we're going to try this!'

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Kate Winslet

The A-list star loves the feeling of empowerment that comes with being a mom.

"There's something really empowering about going, '[Heck], I can do this! I can do this all!' That's the wonderful thing about mothers, you can because you must, and you just DO."

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Drew Barrymore

The mom of two always tries to make her daughters Olive and Frankie smile.

"My favourite thing about being a mom is just what a better person it makes you on a daily basis. Every morning when I wake her up, the endgame is, 'Can I get her to smile?' And that puts me in a good mood. It’s definitely a different way to live – and a much better one."

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Olivia Wilde

“The gift of motherhood is the selflessness that it introduces you to, and I think that’s really freeing,” the actress once said. Olivia is mom to Otis, 3, and seven-month-old Daisy.

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Mila Kunis

According to the actress, the purest kind of love is the love shared between a parent and child.

Taraji P. Henson

Becoming a mother to son Marcel, 22, has allowed the Empire star to focus on all life has to offer.

"I love being a mother. It’s the best part of my life. It enriches my life so much. It gives me other things to think about besides this crazy industry that I decided to partake in. It keeps me grounded and focused on what life is really about.”